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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 PST
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
17.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
WNW
1.1
SW
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)1114141451013131314131316161615151414911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1641361317968480799458289529384298619575463428422297134216286
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
5
N
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
SSE
5
ENE
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
NE
0
W
10
WNW
5
N
5
NNW
15
NW
5
NNE
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crossglassglassonglassglassonglassglasscross-
on		glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
1.10
8:01AM
1.80
9:55PM
1.06
8:28AM
1.79
10:39PM
1.02
8:57AM
1.75
11:31PM
0.98
9:29AM
1.69
12:37AM
0.96
10:06AM
1.62
2:02AM
0.98
10:50AM
1.51
3:12AM
1.05
11:48AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.69
3:21PM
-0.12
2:06AM
0.74
3:57PM
-0.10
2:30AM
0.80
4:36PM
-0.06
2:55AM
0.84
5:21PM
-0.01
3:21AM
0.90
6:10PM
0.04
4:00AM
0.96
7:04PM
0.09
5:36AM
1.02
Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28
Sunset4:45--4:45--4:44--4:44--4:44--4:43--4:43--
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-321431-------------
Temp. °C151516161516151415161516161616161517161618
Feels °C (?)121314131011141314141416151614141416151617
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in San Diego County? If you are looking for accommodation near North Scripps, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Diego County, consider staying in San Diego which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around San Diego County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Oak Grove which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Encinitas, Coronado and Poway.

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